Mike Williams

Five days on from its release, Nine to Noon's political commentators Matthew Hooton and Mike Williams discuss the ongoing fallout from Nicky Hager's new book, Dirty Politics.

The book says blogger… Audio

Matthew Hooton and Mike Williams discuss Nicky Hager's book. The investigative writer, Nicky Hager has just released his latest book, Dirty Politics which he says exposes the dirty side of the… Audio

Is the election agenda slipping out of National's hands? Labour's big education and health promises. Audio

On the upcoming election and campaign strategies. Audio

The past week in politics. Audio

How many performing artists span the generations like Weird Al Yankovic? From his "My Balogna" in the 1970s, a parody of "My Sharona". In the 1980s "Eat It", a spoof of Michael Jackson's "Beat It" and… Audio

Government minister Jonathan Coleman knew the FBI was interested in Kim Dotcom before his officials granted Mr Dotcom residency. This revelation has led to accusations he misled the public. Gate Gate… Audio

The fall out from the Malaysian diplomat scandal, and how some of the smaller parties are gearing up for the election. Audio

Discuss Labour's Congress and plans for smaller class sizes, Moas and MFAT. Audio

Anaylse the weekend's National Party conference, how the polls are looking, and battles for key electorate seats. Audio

The fall in support for Labour in that poll Brent was talking about wasn't the only bad news for the party. Audio

Conservative leader Colin Craig standing for East Cost Bays; Labour's Donghua Liu troubles; the delay in releasing their party list; and what bad polling does to a political party this close to an… Audio

The Prime Minister John Key says there is more to come in the controversy over Labour's link with the businessman Donghua Liu. Audio

The former president of the Labour Party, Mike Williams, speaks with Guyon Espiner. Audio

National's accommodation of Colin Craig, and John Key's forthcoming meeting with Barack Obama - on the agenda there: the Security Council, Iraq and TPP. Audio

Mike and Matthew discuss John Banks, the demise of ACT, the Maori seats and coat-tailing. Audio

Carbon tax, Mana Party and the youth vote and immigration policy. Audio

This afternoon, former Alliance Party MP and unionist Laila Harre is expected to be announced today as leader of the Internet Party. Nine to Noon's political commentator Mike Williams explains the… Audio

Scientists believe they've solved the mystery surrounding why sea ice in the Arctic is retreating much faster than previously thought. Audio

Our political commentators speak about the recent boost in National's polling, the strengthening New Zealand economy, and the upcoming elections. Audio